Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Friday, Aug. 6, 2010

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Got to the trailhead at 2pm on a Friday and was pleased not to have to park on the road. We only made it to Eunice Lake. Bugs in the forest were annoying but tolerable, but once we got to the lake, they swarmed. As others have noted, bug spray seemed to have no effect. We stayed only for a few minutes. There are still some wildflowers to be seen, but they have mostly faded by now. I'd recommend waiting a couple weeks before attempting this hike. Or, just hang out by Mowich Lake. Bugs were not a problem there, and there are some pretty patches of lupine that are still in full bloom.